Recent content by BrandonT

Thanks for the feedback. I couldn't find recent VOA, but it looks like add pack is similar, at least for boron and moly.

What would be everyone's pick between Mobil 1 ESP 0W30 and 5W30? Both have same VW/Porsche certs. I wonder how NOACK and add packs differ?

Ah yes, rubber cement! Sorry about that. I would think it is beneficial too but I notice they don't include it in many kits anymore. Not sure if is cost-saving or it just wasn't really needed?

mr_boring> I agree with your perspective. OX1 makes it sound like there is 1000psi trying to blow the plug out like a bullet. The reality is that 40 psi is quite low pressure. The plug easily seals the hole and "feels" very little force. The only question on my mind is the switch to no longer...

I've seen Mobil 1 Synthetic LV ATF HP recommended but with no rationale for why it's better.

My 2018 Audi SQ5 is due for fluid changes of the drivetrain. I'm wondering what is the recommended fluid for the ZF 8? VAG-branded is stupid expensive, so I'm already considering just using ZF's own Lifeguard 8, which is probably exactly the same oil. I'm not asking for the cheapest oil, but...

Are you noticing a performance loss, or just have doubts? Obviously the CC2 when new has become the all-around performance king if you must use one tire for 4 seasons. But I think the jury is out on how they will perform with time and miles. If that is a concern to the OP, I would second the...

I see, thanks

Is Discount Tire honoring purchases from Tire Rack now that they own them (for warranty purposes)?

Is that a tire issue or a stability control algorithm issue?

Does that oil even have a proper add-pack to last...longer than a race?

https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/2021-Tyre-Review-Winter-Tyre-Test.htm

Turn off the stingy OCD switch in your brain and take care of your car with what the manufacturer specifies.

I'm surprised GM is spec'ing 5w30. Wonder if this is a result of the timing chain issues they had a number of years ago where the official "fix" was to change from 5w20 to 5w30, and they have not yet updated that engine architecture for a proper fix?

Ran my first UOA with Mobil 1 ESP X2. Like the previous UOA with the VW508 Castrol oil, there is considerable fuel dilution. With the Castrol the viscosity did decrease but actually increased. Perhaps the higher oxidation explains that. The Mobil 1 viscosity dropped a bit as expected with the...